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Worplesdon Remembers All Who Were Affected by The Great War

A most moving and fitting tribute was made in remembrance of all those who were affected by the First World War at St Mary’s Church in Worplesdon on Sunday afternoon (August…

Indecent Exposure in Shere – Detectives Appeal for Witnesses

Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following an indecent exposure along a riverside in Shere. The incident happened when a local woman was walking her dog just off Chantry Lane…

Dragon Interview – Julian Lyon – Guildford Society Spokesman on the Local Plan

Julian Lyon is a member of The Guildford Society charged with leading its contribution to the Local Plan. Here, in his thoughtful responses, we find out a little more about his…

Letter: Two Wheeled Transport Is A Better Solution Than Congestion Charging

From John Robinson Whenever traffic congestion is mentioned, why is congestion charging always seen as the answer? Isn’t it just an opportunity for even more taxes? I commute by scooter,…

Burpham’s Tribute To Its Fallen Heroes Of The First World War

Floral tributes are filling St Luke’s Church in Burpham today (Saturday, August 2) and tomorrow to honour the 18 men who are commemorated on its war memorial. Those men lived in…

Letter: Local Plan Flaws Are Even Worse Than Described

From Roland McKinney Although Graham Moore illustrates some of the flaws in the Draft Local Plan, the picture is actually much worse than he describes. This is because the projections…

Guildford Parks and Green Spaces Win Awards

Seven Guildford green spaces are among the best in the country according to Keep Britain Tidy. Green Flags have been awarded to Allen House Grounds, the Castle Grounds, Riverside Nature Reserve,…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.67

By Malcolm Fincham As we progressed into the second half of July so did the temperatures, with mercury levels close to 30c for several days around Guildford. In spite of…

Choir Looks For Extra Singers To Take Part in 2015 European Games

Surrey Hills Chamber Choir is delighted to have qualified for the champions category of the European Choir Games 2015, to be held in Madgeburg, Germany next July. Now it is looking…

Letter: What Are The ‘Exceptional Circumstances’ That Would Justify Altering the Green Belt?

From Ben Paton Guildford Borough Council’s (GBC) Draft Local Plan is not logical or sound because it does not set out the “exceptional circumstances” on which GBC relies to make…